The City Government of Mati is eyeing to develop tourists attractions in all 26 barangays that has something to do with culture and arts of the indigenous peoples.

Marilyn Yumon, Indigenous Peoples Concerns technical staff, said that aside from the beautiful beaches and bays, Mati has also a lot to offer when it comes to culture and arts especially on the Mandayan culture.

This is why, she said, that they decided to meet with various tribal leaders in the city for them to identify possible tourist attractions in their respective areas that the City Government could help them develop.

The orientation of Tourism and Cultural Profiles in the City of Mati was held at the Conference Room on February 26, Wednesday.

The orientation is in line with the Mati Council for Culture and the Arts (MCCA) plans that will promote culture and arts of the City of Mati.

Attending the meeting were Dashiel Indelible, City Tourism Officer; Marilyn Yumon; Mila Valles, local cultural and arts officer; Felicito Masagnay, City Indigenous People Mandatory Representative; and Mandaya Tribal chieftains of the invited barangays.

After the identification of the tourist destinations, the Council will now conduct validation in the barangays before proceeding with the public consultation.

The validation will run from March to April of this year. The pilot area would be Barangay Macambol and followed by Lanca, Luban and Cabuaya. (CIO MATI)